For Gem Enthusiasts

Learn the best techniques and tools for cutting rough stones. Making small pieces from big pieces is one of the most basic procedures in the lapidary…

“The Stone of Heaven,” jade has an unmatched elegance. Learn more about the unique quality factors of both jadeite and nephrite in our jade…

As beautiful as a diamond, a faceted cerussite actually has higher dispersion and usually excellent transparency, colorless or light body color,…

The March birthstone, aquamarine is a popular gem. Learn how aquamarines form, what they look like, and how they get their blue to blueish green…

Cabochon cutting or cabbing is the most popular form of gem cutting. With practice, you can master this skill. Read on to learn more about this technique.…

Vivid color change makes alexandrite one of the world’s most coveted stones. Our alexandrite buying guide can help you find the best gem for your…